Gov. Bala sacks Women Affairs Commissioner in ‘minor cabinet reshuffle’

Sept. 29, 2025

Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has relieved Hajiya Zainab Baban-Takko, the state’s Commissioner for Women Affairs and Child Development of her duties with immediate effect.

This is contained in a statement by Mr. Mukhtar Gidado, the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Governor early Monday.

According to him, the decision was as a result of a minor change by the governor to the composition of the State Executive Council.

“In that respect, the Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs and Child Development, Hajiya Zainab-Baban Takko, has been relieved of her appointment with immediate effect.

“The governor thanks the Honourable Commissioner for her services to the State and wishes her success in her future endeavors,” said Gidado.